The Place and Perception of ICT

1988 was the year the National Curriculum (NC) came to being. It is a framework built upon the Educational Reform Act with the aim of providing a balanced and consistent environment for teaching and learning within all Local Education Authority based schools. The NC...

Reflection of a New School

It is a very interesting and thought provoking experience to move schools. I can already see the value of it during the training year even after only one day. I have already noticed several differences that can really improve the day to day running of lessons and the...

Reflection of a Pupil Referral Unit

Today was the first time I have heard of a PRU, it turned out to be a very positive and intriguing experience. A Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) is a school set up to educate those pupils who are unable to be taught in a mainstream school. The reasons for this include:...

iOS, Android and the Sahara Desert

Fun version I am an explorer, I like to explore the Sahara Desert. To do this I require a certain type of vehicle, an overlander. There is no other type of vehicle available which can achieve this purpose as well as an overlander, there are times when your life may...